{"product_id":"contemporary-canadian-picture-books-a-critical-review-for-educators-librarians-families-researchers-writers-9789004465091","title":"Contemporary Canadian Picture Books: A Critical Review for Educators, Librarians, Families, Researchers \u0026 Writers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enriched reference guide offers a unique overview of more than 200 picture books published by Canadian publishing houses between 2017–2019. The authors cover key themes in contemporary Canadian titles that match broad curriculum trends in education. Response activities are included in the text, for example frameworks for critical literacy discussions, along with annotated bibliographies that specifically recognize titles by Indigenous authors and illustrators. The book also contains original interviews with a dozen rising stars in Canadian writing and book illustration. While the book is specifically geared for educators, it also supports public libraries, Education researchers, and future picture book creators, as well as families who are interested in learning more about reading development and related literacy activities for the home setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The diverse skills and experiences of this talented team have resulted in a most valuable book [...] The passion with which Brenna, Dionne, and Tavares have approached their work is obvious. They are to be commended on their achievement\". Gregory Bryan, in Canadian Review of Materials, Vol. 28, Issue 25, March 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements  About the Authors    1 Introduction    2 Identity Themes    3 Places Near and Far    4 Traditional Tales and Modernised Folk Literature    5 Dual Language Books    6 Predictable Books    7 Our Living Earth    8 Newcomer Experiences    9 Older Characters    10 Facts \u0026amp; Figures    11 Teachable Moments    12 Canadian Classics New and Old    13 Author and Illustrator Spotlight    Epilogue  Credits  References  Index","brand":"Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53210824442199,"sku":"9789004465091","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/contemporary-canadian-picture-books-a-critical-review-for-educators-librarians-families-researchers-writers-9789004465091","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}